Sreedevi Unni

Sreedevi Unni is an Indian Mohiniyattam dancer and actress best known for her work in the Malayalam cinema and TV serials. She is the mother of Monisha Unni.[1][2][3] She came into the industry after the death of her only daughter Monisha. She has acted in several malyalam films in crucial roles. Some of them are Oru Cherupunchiri, Saphalam, Neelathamara, Nirnayakam etc.[4]

Sreedevi Unni
Occupations
Years active1986 – present
SpouseNarayanan Unni
ChildrenMonisha Unni

Dance

In the world of Mohiniyattam, the traditional dance form of Kerala, Sreedevi Unni, the founder of Monisha Arts Academy in Bangalore, requires no introduction. What distinguishes her from other dancers of her calibre is the easy grace with which she moves. Because of her zeal, she transcended geographical barriers by modifying the dance to reflect the culture.

Young Sreedevi developed her dancing skills while Kerala's unique dance genre, Mohiniyattam, was being revived after being outlawed during colonial control. She is descended from a historic Nair family in Calicut, Kerala. One of the early indications of Sreedevi's determination to overcome obstacles was perhaps her continuous attempts to perform and promote Mohiniyattam. Monisha arts formerly known as Nrithyavedi, was founded by Smt. Sreedevi Unni in 1979 and was renamed. The school which started in Indiranagar with a few students in 1979 has come a long way. Today, it is registered under the name Monisha Arts. The school with over 500 students has created a mark for itself by propogating the artform Mohiniyattam in Karnataka. The school conducts classes in Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam.

Having participated at Dasara, Hampi and Kadamba festivals, Sreedevi was bestowed with the Karnataka Kalasri Award in 2001 for enriching the repertoire of Mohiniyattam.[5]

Filmography
Year Film Role Language Notes
2022PuzhuMohan's wifeMalayalam
2021Resonance—MalayalamDirector/Producer
Short film
Stream on Neestream in 2022
2020Veeram Na BhayamAmmachiMalayalamShort film
2020AntaraalMotherMalayalamShort film
2019VirusAbid's motherMalayalam
2019KuttymamaJanaki teacherMalayalam
2019Irupathiyonnaam NoottaanduThresikutty KoshyMalayalam
2018PremanjalyBhagi ThampurattiMalayalam
2018DramaMukundan's motherMalayalam
2018AamiKochukuttiammaMalayalam
2017Katha Katha Karanam-MalayalamShort film
2016Sharkkara Kondu Thulabharam-MalayalamShort film
2016Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa CoelhoKochavva's motherMalayalam
2015One Second Please-Malayalam
2015NirnnayakamArya's grandmotherMalayalam
20147th DaySr.VeronicaMalayalam
2014CousinsNagarajan's wifeMalayalam
2014To Noora with LoveKunjachaMalayalam
2013Namboothiri Yuvavu @43Devaki AntharjanamMalayalam
2013SringaravelanKovilakam ThampurattiMalayalam
2013BuddyRadha RabhiaMalayalam
2013Mumbai PoliceWitnessMalayalam
2013SilenceSangeetha's motherMalayalam
2012Mazhavillinattam VareMalayalam
2012OrdinaryIravi's motherMalayalam
2012Diamond NecklaceArun's motherMalayalam
2010 Katha ThudarunnuShanavas's motherMalayalam
2010Elsamma Enna AankuttySharadammaMalayalam
2010 Paattinte PalazhyShabana BeegumMalayalam
2010Karayilekku Oru Kadal DooramMalayalam
2010Amma NilavuMalayalam
2009 NeelathamaraMaluvammaMalayalam
2009Ninagaagi Kaadiruve Shweta's motherKannada
2007 NivedyamMohanakrishnan's motherMalayalam
2005 MayookhamDevayani aka DevuMalayalam
2005 Bus ConductorBhavani RamaswamyMalayalam
2003SaphalamLakshmikuttyMalayalam
2000Oru Cheru PunchiriRadhaMalayalam
1991KadavuAminaMalayalam
1990Veena Meettiya VilangukalMalayalam
1990Kuruppinte Kanakku PustakomHouse owner/Head nurseMalayalam
1987RithubhedamMalayalam
1986Rajathanthram-Malayalam
1986NakhakshathangalMalayalam

TV serials
Year Serial Channel Notes
2011-2012AgniputhriAsianet
2013-2015SarayuSurya TV
2018-2019ArundathiFlowers TV
2022-presentKaiyethum DoorathZee Keralam

Albums
  • Ammakkayi
  • Thilodakam

TV Shows
  • Arangettam
  • Charutha
  • Tharapakittu
  • Pularvela
  • Vanitha
  • Varthaprabhatham
  • Comedy Stars
  • Malayali Darbar
  • Ammamarude Samsthana Sammelanam
  • Straight Line
  • Red Carpet

Adveritisements
  • Aircel Easy Deal - Doctor
  • Kumudam Magazine

References
  1. "Sreedevi Unni | Women Economic Forum". WEF. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  2. "Sreedevi Unni recalls accident which killed actress Monisha". English.manoramaonline.com. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. "Monisha's mother remembers her daughter on death anniversary - Times of India".
  4. "malayalamcinema.com, Official website of AMMA, Malayalam Film news, Malayalam Movie Actors & Actress, Upcoming Malayalam movies". www.malayalamcinema.com. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  5. "Sreedevi Unni | WEF". 13 June 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
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